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Donglai Yang
About Donglai
Biography
I have been voted the "10 Best" Louisiana Immigration Attorney by American Institute of Legal Counsel.
I have been practicing immigration law nationwide passionately since 2000. As an immigrant from China, I represented thousand of clients in all areas of immigration field. I am personal, professional and efficient. Call me for a consulation for your legal issues.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
25 years | 10,000 cases
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Licensed in Louisiana for 25 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Attorney at Law
365 Canal street suite 1670, New Orleans, LA, 70130
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Donglai Yang's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 56 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing
Excellent service so far - we still waiting for our interview with immigration to get my husband’s green card, but my husband was able to obtain his work permit ❤️. Thank you
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great lawyer
Donglai yang is a really great lawyer to work with. He gave us hope when we thought there was none and did his job to the fullest extent. He also guided us on the steps we needed to take to be able to reach our goals with our process. He took a difficult case and did it with ease. Fue un placer t...
Posted by Yaneth Ponce | March 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He got My daughter green card
Thank you so much for helping me to get my daughter green card. We are so happy and thankful for your help and hard work. We totally recommend and we are using your service with my son case also. Thank you for everything.
Posted by Wendy | March 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Is important to trust your lawyer
I had other lawyers and they always said they couldn’t help me but as soon as I went to Donglai Yang he was able to help me. I highly recommend it
Posted by Yovani Interiano | February 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
green card
Thank you Attorney Donglai Yang for your promptness and efficiency in resolving my case. Thank you for your commitment, honesty and kindness at all times. Excellent professional, I recommend you!!!!!
Donglai Yang's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Yang is a highly skilled, integrity driven immigration practitioner."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a man who brings integrity and a high degree of dedication to his work for the clients he represents. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an immigration attorney."
"Mr. Yang is an extremely knowledgeable and professional immigration attorney who is well-versed in the law and is a reliable source of legal advice. I first met Mr. Yang in 2008 and was immediately impressed by his level of expertise and familiarity with the difficult and expansive field of immigration law. I have come to trust his judgment to the extent that whenever I am traveling or cannot otherwise take a client, I refer my clients to him. I highly recommend Attorney Yang for immigration and any other legal needs you may have."
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Experience
Honors
2024
lawyer of distinction, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2015
Global Award Nominee, Corporate LiveWire
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
expert on immigration law, corporatewire
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
1998
Scholarship, Tulane University Law School
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Managing member, Law Offices of Donglai Yang
2000 - 2003
Associate, Falcon Law Firm
1998 - 1999
Legal Intern, Falcon Law Firm
Associations
2010 - Present
North District of Texasmember
2007 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuitmember
2004 - Present
unites states courts of appeals fifth circuitmember
2004 - Present
United States Court of Appeals Fourth Circuitmember
2002 - Present
United States Supreme Courtmember
2001 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuitmember
2001 - Present
United States Court of Appeals Second CircuitMember
2000 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Associationmember
1999 - Present
unites states district court Eastern District of Louisianamember
1999 - Present
Western District of Louisianamember
Sample of Legal Cases
ROBERTO ALARCON, v. LORETTA LYNCH, U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL,
Petition for Review denied
Matter of Yu & He, A xxx-xx-295 and -296
Case remanded and IJ granted the asylum
National Interest Waiver
approved
R visa
approved
J&J Sports Productions, Inc. v. Antojitos El Arriero, LLC et al
settled
Matter of X
approved
Matter of X
approved
Matter of X
approved
Changxin Yu v. Dalian Martime 12-cv-701 (EDLA 2012)
Settled
Huang v. A.G. No. 12-644 (2nd Cir. 2013)
Petition of review was granted
Matter of X
obtaining green card in 30 days
Paramero-Torres v. Gonzales
settled
Lee v. Clinical Trial of New Orleans
settled
Education
1999
Tulane University Law School
Master of Laws
1998
Dalian Maritime University
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Speaking Engagements
2013
Church
immigration
Publications
2004
Tulane Maritime Law Journal
Damages In Jones Act cases
1999
Tulane Maritime Law Journal
Comparative Analysis
Languages
Mandarin
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Deferred action changing name
29 Jun 2015
Q&A
Yes or No for "Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime..". on DS160 form?
02 Jul 2015
Q&A
Can a I-140 amended petition be filed under premium processing?
17 Aug 2013